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Levinson CA, Osborn K, Hooper M, Vanzhula I, Ralph-Nearman C. Evidence-Based Assessments for Transdiagnostic Eating Disorder Symptoms: Guidelines for Current Use and Future Directions. Assessment 2024; 31:145-167. [PMID: 37997290 DOI: 10.1177/10731911231201150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Eating disorders are severe and often chronic mental illnesses that are associated with high impairment and mortality rates. Recent estimates suggest that eating disorder prevalence rates are on the rise, indicating an increased need for accurate assessment and detection. The current review provides an overview of transdiagnostic eating disorder assessments, including interview, self-report, health and primary care screeners, and technology-based and objective assessments. We focused on assessments that are transdiagnostic in nature and exhibit high impact in the field. We provide recommendations for how these assessments should be used in research and clinical settings. We also discuss considerations that are crucial for assessment, including the use of a categorical versus dimensional diagnostic framework, assessment of eating disorders in related fields (i.e., anxiety and depression), and measurement-based care for eating disorders. Finally, we provide suggestions for future research, including the need for more research on short transdiagnostic screeners for use in health care settings, standardized assessments for ecological momentary assessment, development of state-based assessment of eating disorder symptoms, and consideration of assessment across multiple timescales.
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- University of Louisville, KY, USA
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA
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- University of Louisville, KY, USA
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Martin-Key NA, Spadaro B, Funnell E, Barker EJ, Schei TS, Tomasik J, Bahn S. The Current State and Validity of Digital Assessment Tools for Psychiatry: Systematic Review. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e32824. [PMID: 35353053 PMCID: PMC9008525 DOI: 10.2196/32824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the role digital technologies are likely to play in the future of mental health care, there is a need for a comprehensive appraisal of the current state and validity (ie, screening or diagnostic accuracy) of digital mental health assessments. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review is to explore the current state and validity of question-and-answer-based digital tools for diagnosing and screening psychiatric conditions in adults. METHODS This systematic review was based on the Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome framework and was carried out in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, ASSIA, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were systematically searched for articles published between 2005 and 2021. A descriptive evaluation of the study characteristics and digital solutions and a quantitative appraisal of the screening or diagnostic accuracy of the included tools were conducted. Risk of bias and applicability were assessed using the revised tool for the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2. RESULTS A total of 28 studies met the inclusion criteria, with the most frequently evaluated conditions encompassing generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and any depressive disorder. Most of the studies used digitized versions of existing pen-and-paper questionnaires, with findings revealing poor to excellent screening or diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity=0.32-1.00, specificity=0.37-1.00, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve=0.57-0.98) and a high risk of bias for most of the included studies. CONCLUSIONS The field of digital mental health tools is in its early stages, and high-quality evidence is lacking. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/25382.
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- Nayra A Martin-Key
- Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge Medical Library, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.,Psyomics Ltd, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Schaefer LM, Crosby RD, Machado PP. A systematic review of instruments for the assessment of eating disorders among adults. Curr Opin Psychiatry 2021; 34:543-562. [PMID: 34475351 PMCID: PMC8645259 DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The availability of psychometrically sound assessment instruments for assessing eating disorder symptomatology is crucial for both clinical practice and research. The purpose of the current review is to provide the reader with a list of psychometrically validated assessments for adults that are available within the field of eating disorders. Eating disorder interviews and self-report questionnaires were identified using online literature searches, reviewing previous review articles, and via research and/or clinical experience of the authors. The focus of the review was on (1) standard assessments that were frequently used in eating disorder research (such as the Eating Disorder Examination and Eating Attitudes Test), and (2) newer assessments that were developed over the past 5 years. Information compiled on each instrument included the purpose of the assessment, scores that can be derived, psychometric information, translations in other languages, and availability for use in research and clinical settings. RECENT FINDINGS Several recent trends in assessment instruments were identified including updates based upon Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria, briefer assessments, assessments for specific populations, and assessment of specific clinical features observed in people with eating disorders. SUMMARY The current review provides eating disorder clinicians and researchers a guide for making informed decisions about the selection of eating disorder assessments.
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- Lauren M. Schaefer
- Sanford Center for Bio-behavioral Research, Fargo, ND, USA
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Sanford Center for Bio-behavioral Research, Fargo, ND, USA
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Psychotherapy and Psychopathology Research Unit – Psychology Research Centre, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Ter Huurne ED, de Haan HA, Postel MG, DeJong CAJ, VanDerNagel JEL, van der Palen J. Long-term effectiveness of web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with eating disorders. Eat Weight Disord 2021; 26:911-919. [PMID: 32449152 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00929-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of a web-based therapist-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with eating disorders (ED). METHODS We used follow-up data from a randomized controlled trial that evaluated a web-based CBT on ED psychopathology and related health, compared to a waiting list control (WL) condition. As participants of the WL condition started the intervention after their waiting period, follow-up data included participants from both groups. The primary outcome was change from baseline, at 3, 6, and 12-month intervals in ED psychopathology, analyzed using mixed models for repeated measures. Secondary outcomes included body dissatisfaction, BMI, physical health, mental health, self-esteem, quality of life, and social functioning. RESULTS The population comprised 212 participants in total, in three subgroups: bulimia nervosa (BN; n = 44), binge eating disorder (BED; n = 83), and ED not otherwise specified (EDNOS; n = 85). Treatment effects were sustained during follow-up, with generally large effect sizes for the reduction of ED psychopathology and body dissatisfaction, and small to moderate effect sizes for physical and mental health, self-esteem, social functioning, and quality of life. Most effects were found for all three subgroups, except for long-term improvements in self-esteem and quality of life among participants with BN and EDNOS. CONCLUSION This study showed long-term sustainability of treatment effects up to 1-year post-treatment of a web-based therapist-delivered CBT for patients with various ED. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, evidence obtained from multiple time series analysis, with intervention. UNIQUE CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER NTR2415-Dutch Trial Registry ( http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=2415 ).
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- Elke D Ter Huurne
- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands. .,Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. .,Faculty of Physical Science and Health, Saxion University of Applied Science, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychology Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Behavioral Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Human Media Interaction, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Medical School Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Department of Research Methodology, Measurement and Data Analysis, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Högberg C, Billstedt E, Björck C, Björck PO, Ehlers S, Gustle LH, Hellner C, Höök H, Serlachius E, Svensson MA, Larsson JO. Diagnostic validity of the MINI-KID disorder classifications in specialized child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics in Sweden. BMC Psychiatry 2019; 19:142. [PMID: 31072319 PMCID: PMC6507232 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-019-2121-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Missing diagnostic information often results poor accuracy of the clinical diagnostic decision process. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID) is a short standardized diagnostic interview and covers a rather broad range of diagnoses applicable to children and adolescents. MINI-KID disorder classifications have shown test-retest reliability and validity comparable to other standardized diagnostic interviews and is claimed to be a useful tool for diagnostic screening in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric care. The concordance between the Swedish language version of the MINI-KID Interview and LEAD (Longitudinal, Expert, All Data) research diagnoses was studied in secondary child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient care. METHODS MINI-KID interviews were performed for 101 patients, boys n = 50, girls n = 51, aged 4 to 18 years. The duration of the interview was on average 46 min, the child/adolescent participating together with the parent(s) in most cases. The seven most prevalent diagnoses were included in the analyses. RESULTS The average overall percent agreement (OPA) between MINI-KID and LEAD was 79.5%, the average percent positive agreement (PPA) 35.4 and the average percent negative agreement (NPA) 92.7. OPA was highest for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (0.89), Tic disorders (0.88) and Pervasive developmental disorders (0.81). There were similar results in diagnostic agreement comparing the two versions: the standard MINI-KID and MINI-KID for parents. The specific screening questions in MINI-KID resulted in additional preliminary diagnoses compared with the regular initial clinical assessment. CONCLUSIONS Overall, there was an acceptable agreement between MINI-KID disorder classifications and research diagnoses according to LEAD. The standardized interview MINI-KID could be considered as a tool with the possibility to give valuable information in the diagnostic process in child and adolescent care which is similar to the setting in the present study.
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- Camilla Högberg
- 0000 0001 2326 2191grid.425979.4Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- 0000 0000 9919 9582grid.8761.8Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 0000 0000 9241 5705grid.24381.3cFunction Allied Health professionals, Stockholm County Council, Karolinska University hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- 0000 0001 2326 2191grid.425979.4Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- 000000009445082Xgrid.1649.aChild and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 0000 0004 0624 3273grid.426217.4Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Region of Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- 0000 0001 2326 2191grid.425979.4Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- 0000 0001 2326 2191grid.425979.4Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- 0000 0001 2326 2191grid.425979.4Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- 0000 0004 0624 3273grid.426217.4Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Region of Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Widerströmska huset, Tomtebodavägen 18A, S-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Forbush KT, Gould SR, Chapa DAN, Bohrer BK, Hagan KE, Clark KE, Sorokina DA, Perko VL. New Horizons in Measurement: a Review of Novel and Innovative Approaches to Eating-Disorder Assessment. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2017; 19:76. [PMID: 28891029 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-017-0826-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Eating disorders are serious mental-health concerns that will affect over 30 million individuals in the USA at some point in their lives. Eating disorders occur across the lifespan, in a variety of ethnicities and races, in both men and women, and across the socioeconomic spectrum. Given the prevalence and severity of eating disorders, it is important that clinicians and researchers have access to appropriate assessment tools to aid in the early identification and treatment referral, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress monitoring, and to ensure valid research findings. In this review, we describe novel and innovative assessment tools that were developed within the past 5 years for utilization in research and/or clinical practice with individuals with eating disorders. RECENT FINDINGS We identified six multidimensional assessments for eating disorders, all of which can be administered online (with some also offering paper-and-pencil versions). Strengths of the measures included good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity. However, in part, due to problematic scale construction methods, certain scales had poor discriminant validity and most were developed and validated in mostly female samples. There are promising new eating disorder measures from which to choose; however, many measures continue to be limited by poor discriminant validity and need additional validation prior to incorporation into routine research and clinical practice.
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- Kelsie T Forbush
- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA.
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- Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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Ter Huurne ED, Postel MG, de Haan HA, van der Palen J, DeJong CAJ. Treatment dropout in web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with eating disorders. Psychiatry Res 2017; 247:182-193. [PMID: 27918968 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Treatment dropout is an important concern in eating disorder treatments as it has negative implications for patients' outcome, clinicians' motivation, and research studies. Our main objective was to conduct an exploratory study on treatment dropout in a two-part web-based cognitive behavioral therapy with asynchronous therapeutic support. The analysis included 205 female patients with eating disorders. Reasons for dropout, treatment experiences, and predictors of dropout were analyzed. Overall treatment dropout was 37.6%, with 18.5% early dropout (before or during treatment part 1) and 19.0% late dropout (after part 1 or during part 2). Almost half of the participants identified personal circumstances as reason for dropout. The other participants mostly reported reasons related to the online delivery or treatment protocol. Predictors of early dropout included reporting less vigor and smoking at baseline and a longer average duration per completed treatment module of part 1. Late dropout was predicted by reporting less vigor at baseline and uncertainty about recommendation of the treatment to others after completion of treatment part 1. Generally, the web-based treatment and online therapeutic support were evaluated positively, although dropouts rated the treatment as significantly less helpful and effective than completers did.
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- Elke D Ter Huurne
- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands; Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands; Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Department of Psychology Health & Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands; Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Medical School Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands; Department of Research Methodology, Measurement and Data Analysis, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Nijmegen Institute for Scientist-Practitioners in Addiction, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Behavioral Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Kornstein SG, Kunovac JL, Herman BK, Culpepper L. Recognizing Binge-Eating Disorder in the Clinical Setting: A Review of the Literature. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2016; 18:15r01905. [PMID: 27733955 DOI: 10.4088/pcc.15r01905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Review the clinical skills needed to recognize, diagnose, and manage binge-eating disorder (BED) in a primary care setting. DATA SOURCES A PubMed search of English-language publications (January 1, 2008-December 11, 2014) was conducted using the term binge-eating disorder. Relevant articles known to the authors were also included. STUDY SELECTION/DATA EXTRACTION Publications focusing on preclinical topics (eg, characterization of receptors and neurotransmitter systems) without discussing clinical relevance were excluded. A total of 101 publications were included in this review. RESULTS Although BED is the most prevalent eating disorder, it is underdiagnosed and undertreated. BED can be associated with medical (eg, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome) and psychiatric (eg, depression and anxiety) comorbidities that, if left untreated, can impair quality of life and functionality. Primary care physicians may find diagnosing and treating BED challenging because of insufficient knowledge of its new diagnostic criteria and available treatment options. Furthermore, individuals with BED may be reluctant to seek treatment because of shame, embarrassment, and a lack of awareness of the disorder. Several short assessment tools are available to screen for BED in primary care settings. Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy should focus on reducing binge-eating behavior, thereby reducing medical and psychiatric complications. CONCLUSIONS Overcoming primary care physician- and patient-related barriers is critical to accurately diagnose and appropriately treat BED. Primary care physicians should take an active role in the initial recognition and assessment of suspected BED based on case-finding indicators (eg, eating habits and being overweight), the initial treatment selection, and the long-term follow-up of patients who meet DSM-5 BED diagnostic criteria.
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- Susan G Kornstein
- Department of Psychiatry and Institute for Women's Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Aardoom JJ, Dingemans AE, Van Furth EF. E-Health Interventions for Eating Disorders: Emerging Findings, Issues, and Opportunities. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2016; 18:42. [PMID: 26946513 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-016-0673-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study aimed to review the emerging findings regarding E-health interventions for eating disorders and to critically discuss emerging issues as well as challenges for future research. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy and guided self-help have demonstrated promising results in terms of reducing eating disorder psychopathology. Emerging findings also suggest that E-health interventions reach an underserved population and improve access to care. The use of smartphone applications is becoming increasingly popular and has much potential although their clinical utility and effectiveness is presently unknown and requires investigation. Important challenges include the diagnostic process in E-health interventions, the optimization of E-health within existing health care models, and the investigation and implementation of blended care. More high-quality research is needed to bring the field forward and to determine the place for E-health in our health care service delivery systems.
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- Jiska J Aardoom
- Rivierduinen Eating Disorders Ursula, P.O. Box 549, 2300 AM, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Rivierduinen Eating Disorders Ursula, P.O. Box 549, 2300 AM, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Rivierduinen Eating Disorders Ursula, P.O. Box 549, 2300 AM, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Department of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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ter Huurne ED, de Haan HA, Postel MG, van der Palen J, VanDerNagel JEL, DeJong CAJ. Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Female Patients With Eating Disorders: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17:e152. [PMID: 26088580 PMCID: PMC4526949 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Revised: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Many patients with eating disorders do not receive help for their symptoms, even though these disorders have severe morbidity. The Internet may offer alternative low-threshold treatment interventions. Objective This study evaluated the effects of a Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention using intensive asynchronous therapeutic support to improve eating disorder psychopathology, and to reduce body dissatisfaction and related health problems among patients with eating disorders. Methods A two-arm open randomized controlled trial comparing a Web-based CBT intervention to a waiting list control condition (WL) was carried out among female patients with bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS). The eating disorder diagnosis was in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, and was established based on participants’ self-report. Participants were recruited from an open-access website, and the intervention consisted of a structured two-part program within a secure Web-based application. The aim of the first part was to analyze participant’s eating attitudes and behaviors, while the second part focused on behavioral change. Participants had asynchronous contact with a personal therapist twice a week, solely via the Internet. Self-report measures of eating disorder psychopathology (primary outcome), body dissatisfaction, physical health, mental health, self-esteem, quality of life, and social functioning were completed at baseline and posttest. Results A total of 214 participants were randomized to either the Web-based CBT group (n=108) or to the WL group (n=106) stratified by type of eating disorder (BN: n=44; BED: n=85; EDNOS: n=85). Study attrition was low with 94% of the participants completing the posttest assignment. Overall, Web-based CBT showed a significant improvement over time for eating disorder psychopathology (F97=63.07, P<.001, d=.82) and all secondary outcome measures (effect sizes between d=.34 to d=.49), except for Body Mass Index. WL participants also improved on most outcomes; however, effects were smaller in this group with significant between-group effects for eating disorder psychopathology (F201=9.42, P=.002, d=.44), body dissatisfaction (F201=13.16, P<.001, d=.42), physical health (F200=12.55, P<.001, d=.28), mental health (F203=4.88, P=.028, d=.24), self-esteem (F202=5.06, P=.026, d=.20), and social functioning (F205=7.93, P=.005, d=.29). Analyses for the individual subgroups BN, BED, and EDNOS showed that eating disorder psychopathology improved significantly over time among Web-based CBT participants in all three subgroups; however, the between-group effect was significant only for participants with BED (F78=4.25, P=.043, d=.61). Conclusions Web-based CBT proved to be effective in improving eating disorder psychopathology and related health among female patients with eating disorders. Trial Registration Nederlands Trial Register (NTR): NTR2415; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=2415 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6T2io3DnJ).
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